STATE SCAN

The present Vidhan Sabha building, in heart of Lucknow, is nearly 100 years old. UP legislature is bicameral, with 2 houses comprising 403 members and 100 members, respectively

The issue has not posed a political challenge for Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel or the Congress

To make matters worse, the party has yet not announced its UP unit president after the incumbent, Ajay Kumar Lallu, resigned

State watchers say that the Akalis will be aided by other factors as well. It is seen as aligned with the farmers' cause in the state by virtue of splitting up with the BJP

It is hardly surprising that India woke up last week to read juicy details of an extortion and money laundering case against former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh

This is not the first time the police had cracked down on farmers in the past year

The private college and hospital has been in the thick of controversy following irregularities and fraud

CBI raids people linked to BJD; state authorities probe a Union minister's relative

On the eve of polls, unseen accord between the Centre and Manipur could have huge bearing on results

The CM has been able to keep turmoil at bay during his two years in office even

Party expects that anti-incumbency with demonetisation will reap rewards for it in the elections

BJP will most liekly contest under Singh's leadership in the next Assembly polls

The CPI-M strongman is emerging as one of the most popular CMs, by projecting himself as pro-industry and addressing citizens of the state on radio. He has taken a stand on corruption and nepotism. But law and order remains a major concern

State horticultural dept has been instrumental in maintaining the sowing and harvesting routine

That's what AIADMK members assure everybody even as rumours fly thick and fast that her advisor is in charge now

State RSS chief's sacking leads to rumble in BJP, with suspense over which party alliance partners MGP, Shiv Sena would align with

Rape, theft and assault cases have dropped while offences that result in death - murder, riot cases, etc - continue to rise

Chandrababu Naidu's govt was involved in every aspect of the festival - be it administration, arrangements or spending

The government has been trying to ensure ease of doing business but problems have persisted

A draconian prohibition Bill passed by the Bihar legislature is being seen as the CM's turn from a benefactor to punitive patriarch